Mitsubishi L200
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Markel-leading L200 continues to head the sales figures, though the reasons for this dominance are not obvious from our tests as it fails to stand out in any specific area. The 2.5-litre engine, while offering undoubted performance is showing its age and lacks refinement and fails to deliver at the pumps in our tests. Strengths of the L200 lie in its build quality —the Mitsubishi is extremely well put together. The interior, particularly when you get away from the special edition Animal and Warrior models. is thoroughly workman-like, easy to clean and hard wearing. On-road the L200 can be a bit of handful on the handling front, though this vehicle scores particularly highly when asked to go about its business off-road —worth bearing in mind if that's your intention.
Earning potential is average for the class, with an1,110kg payload.
k Good off-road handling Strong build quality
• Poor economy On-road handling
VERDICT
Market dominance unjustified in our experience